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The new sign in front of 103 Maple Ave. lets residents know how they can join the fire department, and also shows important fire safety tips.

RVCFD grant gets safety sign and recruitment

As part of the SAFER Grant awarded through the Department of Homeland Security to the Rockville Centre Fire Department, a new informational sign has been purchased and installed in front of the firehouse located at 103 Maple Ave. more

By Ex-Chief John A. Mirando | 7/15/15

A microgrid generally operates while connected to a main grid, in this case at the Rockville Centre Power Plant. It can break off and operate on its own using local energy generation in times of crisis like storms or power outages. In Rockville Centre, it may supply electricity to the Police Department, Village Hall, schools, firehouses and stores.

RVC gets $100,000 grant to study ‘microgrid’

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last week that Rockville Centre was one of 14 Long Island municipalities to be awarded grants to help develop resilient and clean energy. more

By Alex Costello | 7/15/15

Local schools receive special state funding

Several school districts represented by New York State Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages received good news this week in the form of “bullet aid grants.” These grants were furnished to … more

7/9/15

Wellness Council planning a busy fall

The Seaford Wellness Council has wrapped up another busy year, and it is already preparing for a host of activities in the fall. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/24/15

Keith Grant, founder of 1156Run and a veteran, crossed the finish line carrying an American Flag.

A race to remember

Hundreds of runners took to the streets for the 39th annual City Manager’s 10-Mile Race to Remember Those Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice on May 24. more

By Matthew Ern | 5/27/15

Emily Fenter and friends gathered around today to make blankets for children and teens with scoliosis.

Blanket project is personal for teen

When Emily Fenter was first diagnosed with scoliosis, she didn’t want anyone to know. Now, she channels her acceptance into projects that help others with the affliction. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/1/15

The number of volunteers was large enough to break up into different groups and help the community by participating in rebuilding projects in seven different locations.

Run, Ride, Rebuild brings Long Beach together

Gorgeous weather shined down on Long Beach last weekend as numerous community organizations and volunteers came together to rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Sandy, clean debris from the beaches … more

By Matthew Ern | 4/23/15

On March 26, State Farm Agents Suzanne Aral-Boutros and Scott Hermann, right, presented a $25,000 check to the Community Parent Center for its “Drive in the Safe Lane” program at Calhoun, Kennedy and Mepham high schools. On hand were, from left, Tom Volpe, director of transportation for the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District; John DeTommaso, the district’s superintendent; Cynthia Strait Régal, deputy superintendent for business; Dr. Mara Bollettieri, assistant superintendent for personnel; Wendy Tepfer, director of the Parent Center; and Marge Lee, president of Dedicatedd, a DWI victim advocacy group.

State Farm gives $25K to Community Parent Center

State Farm donated $25,000 on March 26 to the Community Parent Center, a Bellmore-Merrick nonprofit organization that supports parents and families with children in kindergarten to 12th grade, for its “Drive in the Safe Lane” program at Calhoun, Kennedy and Mepham high schools. more

4/16/15

“Phantom of the Opera” performers Elizabeth Welch, Satomi Hofmann and Kelly Grant entertained at a fundraiser for the Freeport Trailer on March 22 at Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh. The trailer is a work-hiring center for low-wage workers and immigrants that also provides hot meals, English language classes, ID cards and pro bono legal help.

Hundreds turn out for CoLoKi fundraiser

The Freeport Trailer, a work-hiring center for low-wage workers and immigrants, had its most successful fundraiser to date last Sunday, according to Liz O’Shaughnessy, a Merrick resident and executive director of CoLoKi, Inc., which runs the trailer. more

By Brian Racow | 3/25/15

Metropolitan-Splash-Patriot connection

After Hurricane Sandy the Village of Island Park hired Metropolitan Construction Group and its President, Kent Katter of Babylon, to act as building inspector and administrator for the Village — the same Kent Katter who is now part of Patriot Management Group — the company that won the bid to rebuild Village Hall. more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 3/18/15

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